PSY 295-01 - Special Topic: Social Development

4 credits (Fall)

This course covers social development from childhood to early adulthood. We will examine the socialization roles of the family, peers, schools, communities, and media for a range of developmental outcomes. We will consider various theoretical perspectives and research methods for studying social development. Throughout the course, we will also explore cultural and historical contexts and applied and policy implications of social development research for families, education, and society.

Prerequisite: PSY 113.
Instructor: Yust